INDIA-BANGLADESH 2 LAST

Krishna and Moni also decided to sign an agreement on
combating international terrorism, organized crime and
illegal drug trafficking.

They directed officials to meet and discuss technical and
other parameters to finalise an agreement for sharing of the
waters of Teesta river.

The two leaders agreed to immediately commence Joint
Hydrological Observations on the river. They also agreed to
undertake bank protection works, dredging of Ichhamati river
and minor irrigation/drinking water schemes on Feni river.

India agreed to provide at least 100 MW to Bangladesh on
a priority basis. It will also undertake a feasibility study
on power grid inter-connectivity for transmission lines to
Bangladesh.

The two countries discussed designating Ashuganj as a new
port of call under the Inland Water Transit and Trade
Agreement as well as the use of Chittagong port by India.

Bangladesh side agreed to provide access to Ashuganj Port
to facilitate transportation of the Over Dimensional
Consignments for the Palatana Power Project in Tripura.

India agreed in principle to provide a Line of Credit for
railway projects and supply of locomotives, coaches and buses.

India also offered to take up construction of Akhaura-
Agartala railway link. PTI